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Solar #5 Cover BWS

Location: Barry Windsor-Smith
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)

Location: Barry Windsor-Smith
Title: Solar #5 Cover BWS*
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2495
Likes on CAF: 17
Favorited on CAF: 4
Comments: 22
Added to Site: 7/6/2012

Perseverance...that is what this piece should be called. After 10 years, (and many missteps), I am very happy to have it in my collection.
From the moment I saw it... it spoke to me.
Very cerebral...and very moody.
There is a sense of peace to this art. Not sure if it is the snow falling in the background or the warmth you almost feel from the radiator or just how relaxed Solar looks resting in his chair...whatever it is...it is truly brilliant!
Many thanks to Rob Pistella for helping to make this happen.

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Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/6/2012

A beautiful piece indeed!!! BWS GOLD!!!! Congratulations, my friend!!!!

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/6/2012

Stunning BWS piece...and definitely worth the wait! Congrats!

F M Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/7/2012

Such a powerful illustration (and cover) :)

Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/7/2012

Fantastic and incredible piece! One of the best pre-unity cover images from those early days of Valiant! BWS really did amazing stuff while there! Congrats on scoring this one eventually! Bet it's even better in person!

Ben Bressel Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/7/2012

Awesome rick. It's definitely made it to its proper home with you

Robbie Cook Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/8/2012

WOW - what a superb piece, Rick. BWS!!! Just amazing!

Jamie Cufr Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/3/2012

A great cover from BWS! Such a simple image, but so well done. Congratulations on one of the best Valiant covers!

Andy Robbins Member Since 2003

Posted On 11/28/2012

Yes - a truly gorgeous piece of art. Plus you gotta love that all superheroes are not 29 years old.

Andy Robbins Member Since 2003

Posted On 5/28/2024

Andy Robbins wrote:

" Yes - a truly gorgeous piece of art. Plus you gotta love that all superheroes are not 29 years old. "

What he said, 12 years ago. A pleasure to see this still-gorgeous piece of art featured this morning.

Enrico Salvini Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/10/2013

Rick, congrats on scoring this beauty. If you'll ever feel like trading it for #1, hit me up!

Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/18/2014

Another brilliant and gorgeous BWS cover. This cover was a personal favorite of mine when it was published. One of the best of it's time.

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/7/2014

Awesome!!!

Cyrus Voris Member Since 2009

Posted On 12/7/2014

Awesome cover. BWS was the secret weapon at Valiant back in the 90's...

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 12/13/2014

wooooooooooooooow

Matt W Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/9/2015

One of my favorite BWS covers. Wonderful!

Jeff Flam Member Since 2014

Posted On 4/9/2016

One of my favorite covers of all time! Amazing piece sir. Super jealous...if you ever get tired of having it around, look me up haha

Rabid Ferret Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/14/2017

A wonderful cover! Epic in B&W.

Doctor Fantastic Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/14/2021

What an incredible piece of art! Congratulations!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/25/2022

Wow! Gorgeous cover by BWS! He really rocked this one!

Jeffrey Freshcorn Member Since 2012

Posted On 5/28/2024

Not much to say other than, WOW!!!!!!

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 5/28/2024

As a very young Marvel Fan it has been fun watching the development of BWS's style...all enjoyable, and really liked Solar.

Ron B Member Since 2024

Posted On 2/11/2025

Incredible illustration - broody, contemplative, serene.

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